Outer space had to be regarded as the common heritage of all mankind, and that meant that a firm commitment should be made to ensure that its exploration was conducted in a rational manner for the benefit of current and future generations.
El espacio ultraterrestre ha de considerarse patrimonio común de toda la humanidad, lo que significa que todos deberían comprometerse a lograr que su exploración se realice de manera racional en beneficio de las generaciones presentes y futuras.